A Centre of Excellence for the Worship and Service of the Diocese of the Riverina

The War Memorial Cathedral Church of St Alban the Martyr seeks to be a prayerful heart at the centre of the life and ministry of the Diocese of Riverina and plays a significant role in the history of the City of Griffith.

The parish itself was established in 1920 and offers a place of worship and ministry for the people of Griffith and the surrounding areas of Yenda, Yoogali, Hanwood and Rankins Springs. The present cathedral church was built in 1954 to designs by the Melbourne-based architect Louis R. Williams, and is one of the architectural treasures of the city.

Building a sense of connection and belonging is important to us, not only for our parishioners, but also for the wider community, which is why our cathedral church doors stand open daily for all. Our Parish Op Shop seeks not only to provide for the needs of our community by selling reasonably-priced second-hand clothing and goods, but also gives a portion of profits to support the work of local charities.

Expressing our love for God is often best enjoyed through the arts and so we are proud to have a choir, team of bell ringers, organists, servers’ guild, and volunteer florists, as well as our hospitality team. We also host occasional concerts and artistic events in the Cathedral space, celebrating the rich diversity of the life of our region.

We’re always keen to see new faces and know you’ll find a warm welcome at any of our services.